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Pittsburgh Pirates CF O'Neil Cruz made MLB Statcast history when he threw out a Mariners runner at home plate on Sunday, July 6. Watch the play here.
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Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz made a 105.2 mph throw to nab Seattle’s J.P. Crawford at the plate on Sunday, the second-hardest thrown ball to produce an outfield assist since Statcast started tracking in 2015.
Pittsburgh is 0-5 on its current road trip after going 6-0 on their last homestand prior to the All-Star break.
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz unleashed a rocket from the outfield on Sunday, firing a 105.2 MPH throw to gun down Seattle’s J.P. Crawford at home plate.
Oneil Cruz is one of the most exciting players in baseball. He can also be one of the most frustrating, with heavy swing-and-miss and some odd defensive plays and effort from time to time. This month, he could be a huge decision ahead of the MLB trade deadline for the Pittsburgh Pirates.